Bricklaying contractor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for bricklaying contractor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for bricklaying contractor is 72014 (Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 3): +20 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 50 for a job offer.
NOC code
72014
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 3
+20 work · 50 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 72014 covers
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers supervise and coordinate the activities of various tradespersons, installers, repairers and servicers classified in the following minor groups: Bricklayers and Insulators (7232), Concrete finishers, tilesetters and plasterers (7310), Roofers, Glaziers, Painters, decorators and floor covering installers (7311) and Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers (7320). They are employed by a wide range of establishments; places of employment are indicated in the unit group descriptions. Contractors may be self-employed. This unit group also includes prefabricated product installation and service contractors and proprietors of some repair and service establishments.
| Unit group | 72014 — Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tilesetting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting, and workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other subcontractors
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
To use NOC 72014 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 72014 →
Other job titles under NOC 72014
- Bicycle repair shop supervisor
- Cement finishing contractor
- Painters and decorators supervisor
- Painting contractor
- Pest control supervisor
- Glaziers foreman/woman
- Insulators foreman/woman
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 72014, one of these may fit better:
- Artificial insemination service contractor — NOC 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors, TEER 2)
- Cabinetmaking contractor — NOC 72013 (Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades, TEER 2)
- Carpentry contractor — NOC 72013 (Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades, TEER 2)
- Crop harvesting service contractor — NOC 82030 (Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors, TEER 2)
- Electrical contractor — NOC 72011 (Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations, TEER 2)
- Excavating contractor — NOC 72021 (Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews, TEER 2)
- General contractor — NOC 70010 (Construction managers, TEER 0)
- Grounds maintenance contractor — NOC 82031 (Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for bricklaying contractor?+
In NOC 2021, "bricklaying contractor" is an example title in unit group 72014 — Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is bricklaying contractor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 72014 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does bricklaying contractor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 72014 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 3. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 20 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 50 (whichever is higher).
Can a bricklaying contractor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 72014 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says bricklaying contractor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 72014. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.